60 years of Playboy

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The man who started it all: Hugh Hefner. Hef founded Playboy in October of 1953. He recently made the decision to ban nudes from Playboy magazine. Take a look back at the evolution of this adult magazine.

The man who started it all: Hugh Hefner. Hef founded Playboy in October of 1953. He recently made the decision to ban nudes from Playboy magazine. Take a look back at the evolution of this adult magazine.

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The man who started it all: Hugh Hefner. Hef founded Playboy in... Photo-1201423.16938 - Houston Chronicle

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The first cover of Playboy featured Marilyn Monroe, though the shots were from a calendar shoot and she never actually posed for Playboy. It was undated as Hugh Hefner was unsure if there would be a second. December 1953. less

The first cover of Playboy featured Marilyn Monroe, though the shots were from a calendar shoot and she never actually posed for Playboy. It was undated as Hugh Hefner was unsure if there would be a second. ... more

The first cover of Playboy featured Marilyn Monroe, though the... Photo-1201424.16938 - Houston Chronicle

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A miniature Neva Gilbert appears on the bottom left of the cover, while her legs draw the Playboy bunny in the sand in the upper right. July 1954.

A miniature Neva Gilbert appears on the bottom left of the cover, while her legs draw the Playboy bunny in the sand in the upper right. July 1954.

A miniature Neva Gilbert appears on the bottom left of the cover,... Photo-1201425.16938 - Houston Chronicle

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Arthur Paul, Art Director for Playboy's first 30 years, designed the cover for the September 1954 issue.

Arthur Paul, Art Director for Playboy's first 30 years, designed the cover for the September 1954 issue.